Title :
On the role of fractional calculus in electromagnetic theory
Author_Institution :
Moore Sch. of Electr. Eng., Pennsylvania Univ., Philadelphia, PA
fDate :
8/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We have applied the concept of fractional derivatives/integrals in several specific electromagnetic problems, and have obtained promising results and ideas that demonstrate that these mathematical operators can be interesting and useful tools in electromagnetic theory. We give a brief review of the general principles, definitions, and several features of fractional derivatives/integrals, and then we review some of our ideas and findings in exploring potential applications of fractional calculus in some electromagnetic problems
Keywords :
differentiation; electromagnetic field theory; electromagnetic waves; electrostatics; integration; mathematical operators; electromagnetic problems; electromagnetic theory; fractional calculus; fractional derivatives; fractional integrals; mathematical operators; review; Fractional calculus; Mathematics;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
